Services offered for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) assistance often includes
Safety supervision
Caregivers ensure a safe home environment and monitoring for any changes in the client’s condition.
Errands and transportation
Home healthcare assistants drive clients to appointments, grocery stores, or social outings, or running errands for them.
Medication Reminder
Prompting clients to take their medications at the correct time (but not administering them).
Light housekeeping and deep cleaning to home of residence
Workers will clean common areas, laundry, washing dishes, and changing bed linens.
Comradery and Comfort
Companionship and social engagement: Providing social interaction, engaging in conversation, reading aloud, playing games, or accompanying clients on walks. This is vital for preventing isolation and promoting mental well-being.
Meal Assistance
Feeding: Help with meal consumption, including cutting food or feeding if necessary.
Mobility and transfers
Caregivers assist with moving in and out of bed, chairs, or wheelchairs, and walking support.
Hygiene
Help with showers, baths, sponge baths, hair washing, skin care, oral hygiene, and grooming (e.g., brushing hair, shaving).
